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Belfast City of Sanctuary’s aim is to promote and build a culture of welcome and hospitality for people seeking sanctuary and a home in Belfast

30/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our VR Storytelling experience with Cathy! 🎧✨
It was inspiring to see so many people step into new perspectives through virtual reality.
We loved sharing this immersive journey with you all 💚

26/03/2026

📢 EXPERIENCE VR STORYTELLING with Cathy

Belfast City of Sanctuary invites you to join us for an immersive journey into storytelling through virtual reality!

📅 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 1pm
📍 Location: BCDA, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG

🥤 Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌

17/03/2026

Happy Paddy’s Day to everyone celebrating!💚

Hope your day is filled with great company, plenty of smiles, and a little extra luck along the way.

Wishing you all a joyful and festive day!🍀

15/03/2026

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day - and we celebrate you. 🤍

To every mum, grandmother, stepmum, auntie, godmother, mentor, and caregiver. Thank you for the love, strength, and care you give so freely.

We also hold space for those who find today difficult - those missing their mums, longing to be mothers, or carrying grief. You are seen.

Mothering is more than biology - it’s love in action. Today we honour the many ways love nurtures, supports, and shapes the lives of others. 🌷

12/03/2026

A very productive meeting this morning with the High Sheriff and the Head of Good Relations at City Hall. Great discussions and positive steps forward.👏👏

11/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our Deputy Lord Mayor, Paul Doherty! 🎉Hope you have a great day and get to enjoy some well-deserved cake! 🎂

Thank you for all the work you do!

10/03/2026

🌍 SoS: Sanctuary Regeneration Projects

A huge congratulations to Christ the Redeemer Primary School - the first School of Sanctuary to renew their award!

Their continued dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive sanctuary culture truly stands out. This achievement reflects the commitment of the whole school community to making everyone feel safe, valued, and welcome. 💙

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.💗
Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere today and every day.💗

Here’s to the women who inspire, lead, and lift others up.

04/03/2026

Our final One Stop Access to Healthcare - Empowering Our Community session was a powerful close to an incredible journey. 💚

Participants shared inspiring stories about how access to healthcare changed their lives - from receiving vital treatment to gaining confidence and support when they needed it most.

This program has been about more than services; it’s been about empowerment, dignity, and community.

Thank you to everyone who made it so meaningful. The impact will continue long beyond this final session. ✨

24/02/2026

It’s that time again!

*💼✨ Financial Resilience Workshop ✨💼*

Join us for a welcoming and practical Financial Resilience session designed to support people in navigating everyday money and financial matters with confidence.

This 2–3 hour interactive workshop will focus on understanding how financial systems work locally and building skills that are useful when settling into a new environment or managing change.

*📅 Date: 26 February 2026*
*⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm*
*📍 Venue: Morton Community Centre*
*10 Lorne Street, Belfast, BT9 7DU*

Together, we will explore financial resilience in everyday life through:

🤝 Friendly icebreakers and confidence check-ins
💬 Practical guidance on money management and budgeting
📊 Understanding income, essential spending, and saving
🧭 Clear signposting to trusted advice and community support

The session will be interactive, accessible, and supportive, creating space to ask questions, share experiences, and build confidence in a safe environment. Packed refreshments will be available for those observing fast as well.

Kindly register using the QR code on the poster for attending the exciting lineup of activities at the Welcome Hub, every Thursday. 😄

✨ Everyone is welcome, please feel free to invite others who may find this session helpful.

17/02/2026

Ballynafeigh Community Development Association host an English Conversation Café every Tuesday 10am - 12pm! (Starting up again on 24th February)

✨Free entry
✨All levels welcome
✨A friendly and relaxed space to practice English and meet new people!

They look forward to seeing you there!

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283 Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT73GG

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